Can anyone help me determine the pedigree (or the hybridization) of my M-1 Carbine?
- Barrel is marked "Inland MFG. Div" , 5-44
-- Also has a "Blue Sky Arlington, VA" mark
-- Has a bayonet lug
- Serial number and manufacturer's name are obscured by the adjustable sight but the following is readable:
-- S/N "2065664" the "5" may be in correct
-- Manufacturer's name starts with ST several hidden character then a D, I believe that it is a STD-PROD name but can't be sure.
- Adjustable sight is marked IR CO (international Register?)
- Stock looks better than most 6-7 decade old stocks and is unmarked so I am assuming that it is a replacement but how can I be certain?
- This carbine also has a metal heat shield which I have gathered likely confirms that the stock is a replacement.
What can anyone tell me and/or what else should I be looking for?
- Barrel is marked "Inland MFG. Div" , 5-44
-- Also has a "Blue Sky Arlington, VA" mark
-- Has a bayonet lug
- Serial number and manufacturer's name are obscured by the adjustable sight but the following is readable:
-- S/N "2065664" the "5" may be in correct
-- Manufacturer's name starts with ST several hidden character then a D, I believe that it is a STD-PROD name but can't be sure.
- Adjustable sight is marked IR CO (international Register?)
- Stock looks better than most 6-7 decade old stocks and is unmarked so I am assuming that it is a replacement but how can I be certain?
- This carbine also has a metal heat shield which I have gathered likely confirms that the stock is a replacement.
What can anyone tell me and/or what else should I be looking for?